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A lot of the fun and frivolity on Match Game vanished in 1978 when Richard Dawson began to act surly. He had been hosting the wildly successful Family Feud since 1976 and had grown tired of his panelist role on Match Game. By 1978 Dawson's cold demeanor was adversely affecting Match Game. Watch what happens when some audience members ask him to smile. Tags:MatchGameRichardDawsonAdded: 15th September 2008Views: 2053Rating:Posted By:Lava1964

Apparently Richard Dawson generally kept to himself for the five years he was on Match Game. He didn't mingle with the other panelists between tapings and he was known to have a short temper with the behind-the-scenes crew if things weren't to his liking.

Nevertheless, Dawson was instrumental in Match Game's popularity. He was also unsurpassed in hosting Family Feud.